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8384441807BombasticHigh sounding but with little meaning; inflated;grandiloquent.0
8384441808CapriciousImpulsive; unpredictable. Sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.1
8384441809Colloquialism (Colloquial)a word or phrase that is not formal or literary. It is still used in literature to provide a sense of actual conversation and the use of pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary of everyday speech.2
8384441810Apathylack of interest, enthusiasm or concern. No emotion3
8384441811DialectA variety of language confined to a region or group, manner or means of expressing oneself.4
8384441812CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.5
8384441813VoiceAn authors distinctive literary style, basic vision and general attitude toward the world. Revealed through the use of Syntax, Diction, Punctuation, Characterization, and Dialogue.6
8384441814AssertionA confident and forceful statement of fact or belief. A declaration that's made em pathetically in an argument as it to be understood as a statement of fact.7
8384441815Cogent(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.8
8384441816Coherent(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent9
8384441817Cohesivecharacterized by or causing cohesion (act or state of being uniting, cohering, or sticking together).10
8384441818Didacticintended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.11
8384441819Discoursewritten or spoken communication or debate. (verb) speak or write authoritatively about a topic.12
8384441820Eloquencefluent or persuasive speaking or writing.13
8384441821Fluidable to flow easily.14
8384441822implicationthe conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.15
8384441823lucidexpressed clearly; easy to understand16
8384441824rhetora teacher of rhetoric17
8384441825Arbitera person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter18
8384441826Biasedunfairly prejudiced for or against something or someone.19
8384441827Exculpateshow or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing20
8384441828Impartialtreating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.21
8384441829Incontrovertiblenot able to be denied or disputed.22
8384441830Integritythe quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.23
8384441831Objectivitythe quality of being objective; justice; neutrality24
8384441832Plausible(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.25
8384441833Substantiatedprovide evidence to support or prove that truth of.26
8384441834vindicatedclear (something) of blame or suspicion.27
8384441835Contemptuousshowing contempt; scornful28
8384441836Despoticof, relating to, or characteristics of a despot (ruler with total power; usually unfair)29
8384441837Dictatorialof or typical of a ruler with total control30
8384441838Disdainthe feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.31
8384441839Haughtyarrogantly superior and disdainful.32
8384441840Imperiousassuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.33
8384441841Patronizingtreat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.34
8384441842Listlesslacking energy or enthusiasm.35
8384441843Melancholya feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.36
8384441844Torpora state of physical or mental inactivity37
8384441845alliancea relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or qualities.38
8384441846disparitya great difference, imbalance.39
8384441847impingehave an affect or impact, especially a negative one. Influence.40
8384441848Paradoxa state or proposition that, despite reasoning, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, self-contradictory.41
8384441849allusionan expression to call something to mind without mentioning it exactly; an indirect or passing reference.42
8384441850parallelismthe act of being parallel or corresponding in some way.43
8384441851indolentwanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.44
8384441852insipid.lacking flavor, vigor or interest.45
8384441853lamenta passionate expression or grief or sorrow.46
8384441854Sanctiona threatening penalty for disobeying a law or rule47
8384441855servilehaving or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.48
8384441856suppressedforcibly to an end to.49
8384441857Embellishmake (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.50
8384441858floridhaving a red or flushed complexion51
8384441859opulentostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish52
8384441860ornatemade in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.53
8384441861ostentatiouscharacterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.54
8384441862poignantevoking a keen sense or sadness or regret.55
8384441863Ebulliencethe quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.56
8384441864effusiveexpressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.57
8384441865egregiousoutstandingly bad; shocking.58
8384441866freneticfast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.59
8384441867gratuitousuncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted60
8384441868flagrant(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive61
8384441869superfluousunnecessary, especially through being more than enough.62
8384441870convolutedextremely complex and difficult to follow (especially or a story, sentence, or argument).63
8384441871cryptichaving a meaning that is mysterious or obscure64
8384441872Obscureuncertain; not discovered or know about.65
8384441873futileincapable of producing any useful result; pointless.66
8384441874impededelay or prevent by obstructing them; hinder.67
8384441875quandarya state of perplexity or uncertainty over what what to do in a difficult situation.68
8384441876alleviatemake (suffering or a problem) less severe.69
8384441877asylumthe protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee. ( or it can be a mental hospital).70
8384441878auspiciousconductive to success; favorable.71
8384441879benevolentwell meaning and kindly72
8384441880benigngentle, kindly.73
8384441881Mollifyappease the anger or anxiety of (someone)74
8384441882reclamationreclaiming; reformation, recovery. (or it can be land obtained from water)75
8384441883DubiousNot to be relied upon; suspect (hesitating or doubting)76
8384441884Fabricatedinvent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent77
8384441885Hypocrisythe practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense78
8384441886Slandermake false and damaging statements about (someone).79
8384441887spuriousnot being what it purports to be; false or fake80
8384441888Astutehaving or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage81
8384441889clandestineoperation is an intelligence or millitary operation carried out in such a way that the operation goes unnoticed by the general population82
8384441890disingenuousnot candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.83
8384441891rusean action intended to deceive someone; a trick84
8384441892stratagema plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end85
8384441893surreptitiouskept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.86
8384441894waryfeeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems87
8384441895wilyskilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.88
8384441896inconsequentialnot important or significant89
8384441897superficialexisting or occurring at or on the surface. (appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely).90
8384441898tenuousvery weak or slight >( small in degree).91
8384441899trivialof little value or importance92
8384441900coupa sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.93
8384441901Ambiguous(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.94
8384441902ambivalenthaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.95
8384441903apatheticshowing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.96
8384441904Arbitrarybased on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.97
8384441905capriciousgiven to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior98
8384441906equivocateuse ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.99
8384441907indifferenthaving no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.100
8384441908whimsicalplayfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way101
8384441909assiduousshowing great care and perseverance102
8384441910compellingevoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way103
8384441911diligenthaving or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties104
8384441912doggedhaving or showing tenacity and grim persistence.105
8384441913enduresuffer (something painful or difficult) patiently106
8384441914intrepidfearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)107
8384441915maverickan unorthodox or independent-minded person108
8384441916obduratestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action109
8384441917obstinatestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so110
8384441918proliferateincrease rapidly in numbers; multiply111
8384441919tenacitythe quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.112
8384441920vitalitythe state of being strong and active; energy113
8384441921assimilationthe process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group114
8384441922consensusgeneral agreement.115
8384441923contextthe set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation.116
8384441924derivedobtain something from (a specified source)117
8384441925incumbentnecessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.118
8384441926inevitablecertain to happen; unavoidable119
8384441927malleableeasily influenced; pliable120
8384441928subdueovercome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)121
8384441929Inoculatemedical : to give (a person or animal) a weakened form of a disease in order to prevent infection by the disease122
8384441930Lurid: causing shock or disgust : involving sex or violence in a way that is meant to be shocking : shining or glowing with a bright and unpleasant color123
8384441931Putrefyingto be slowly destroyed by natural processes : to rot and become putrid124
8384441932Somnolent1 : of a kind likely to induce sleep 2 a : inclined to or heavy with sleep : drowsy125
8384441933Dourserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy126
8384441934Errantserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy127
8384441935Bewildered1 : to cause to lose one's bearings 2 : to perplex or confuse especially by a complexity, variety, or multitude of objects or considerations128
8384441936Astroturfed—used for an artificial surface that resembles grass129
8384441937GeriatricAn old person y130
8384441938Tromped1 : tramp 1 2 : to step hard : stamp 131
8384441939Connoisseur: a person who knows a lot about something (such as art, wine, food, etc.) : an expert in a particular subject132
8384441940Attestingto show, prove, or state that something is true or real133
8384441941Soporific: causing a person to become tired and ready to fall asleep134
8384441942indignant(adj.) filled with resentment or anger over something unjust, unworthy, or mean135
8384441943skirmisha minor fight or battle136
8384441944rasprough, grating tone137
8384441945swathingenveloping138
8384441946deposetopple from power139
8384441947deprecateto disapprove regretfully, to belittle, to express mild disapproval140
8384441948abaseto lower in rank, prestige, or esteem141
8384441949magnanimityhaving a lofty, generous, and courageous spirit142
8384441950tersebrief and to the point143
8384441951collateralA security pledged for the repayment of a loan.144
8384441952beguileto deceive, to mislead, to persuade with charm145
8384441953theologianone who studies religion146
8384441954discursiverambling, moving from one topic to another randomly147
8384441955grandeurimpressiveness; stateliness; majesty148
8384441956indicativedemonstrates149
8384441957apocryphalof questionable authority or authenticity150
8384441958extraneousnot essential; superfluous151
8384441959adept(adj.) thoroughly skilled; (n.) an expert152
8384441960sanguineoptimistic153
8384441961homileticdidactic, moralistic154
8384441962didacticintended to instruct155
8384441963lariatrope used to catch cattle and horses156
8384441964prolific(adj.) abundantly productive; abundant, profuse157
8384441965penuryextreme poverty158
8384441966venerablerespectable due to age159
8384441967punctilious(adj.) very careful and exact, attentive to fine points of etiquette or propriety160

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